Neoclassicism Definition & Meaning

neoclassicism
noun
  1. revival of a classical style (in art or literature or architecture or music) but from a new perspective or with a new motivation

"Neoclassicism" in song lyrics

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  • "what was neoclassicism"
    AOL — AOL
  • "subject of neoclassicism"
    AOL — AOL

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